Atanasoff Entrepreneurial and Creative Thinking Scholarship

1. Recipients must plan on living in the chapter house the entire following academic year as determined by the administering authority.

2. Recipients shall have a minimum grade point average of 2.85 on a 4.0 scale the semester prior to the award.

3. Recipients shall demonstrate a high degree of entrepreneurial and creative thinking both in the classroom and in TKE activities as determined by the administering authority.

4. Preference shall be given to recipients demonstrating exemplary leadership skills as determined by the administering authority and as evidenced by their active participation in extracurricular activities which involves directing actions, holding office, chairing committees, and/or receipt of awards. Examples of extracurricular activities include involvement in recognized student organizations, professional organizations, or community service.

This award shall be made available to students of undergraduate class standing.

Administration: Recipients shall submit an essay to the Tau Kappa Epsilon scholarship committee describing their passion and desire for their planned business or self-employment. Recipients should show a creative and entrepreneurial flair with promise of self-employment and creativity in the future. They should highlight any current or previous work with startup companies.